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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1905

Page

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Japan Must Respect Russia Says Envoy Witte

Portamouth Aug 18 An English language dispatch says peace envoys adjourned after a long session with fatigue evident. M Witte vigorously denounced Japanese aims claiming Russia would take years to rebuild its navy. He warned that if peace is to come Japan must respect Russia. Komurs the Japanese envoy denied intent to humiliate Russia.

Japan Russia Witte Eps Hhews Association Portamouth M’ Witte Portemouth Koroscovitz Navy Yard Far East Rossia Pesceia Boevia

Norwegians in Los Angeles form group for republic

The Norwegians in Los Angeles have formed an association and cabled the Norwegian premier protesting the monarchy. They urge the establishment of a republic and will send a representative to advocate the action.

Scripps New Association Los Angeles

Coontown 400 and Creation thrill Carnival crowds

The article touts Coontown 400 as a laughing showcase featuring black performers and a hypnotism act called Creation that floats a dancer above the audience. It notes the Electric Theatre showing cutting edge films with a packed tent and broad appeal.

President Perham Orders Telegraphers Vote On Strike Outcome

President Perham orders a telegraphers vote on the Great Northern with men favoring return and promises to declare the strike off and raise wages. Northern Pacific strike remains in force. GW Allen injured yesterday on a wood saw. to be retired for days but orders will be promptly attended. 680 Bweckhammer of Upton won at La Grande. A Shaw of Summerville was in town.

St. Paul Perham Great Northern Northern Pacific Allen

Desirable Base in Asia Sparks US Japan Cooperation Talk

A Tokyo based piece argues the Philippines could serve as a strategic base and urges closer US Japan collaboration to develop the region. It denies Japan seeks to militarize the base and emphasizes peaceful cooperation.

Detective Fails to Identify Witness in Bennett Case

A Chicago sent detective could not identify a key witness this morning in the Bennett murder investigation connected to the Bate case. The witness failure leaves the prisoner’s status and next steps unclear in the ongoing mystery.

Brockton Mase Chicago Bennett Marah Bate

Pelliter Named President of Eagles After Tight Vote

John F Pelliter of Kansas City won the grand presidency of the Eagles in a close race over Theodore David of Cleansanee. Ballot totals from California Oregon and Washington delivered the margin with Pelliter receiving 66 to 63 after 2300 votes cast and Pelliter secured by 1000 votes.

Scripps News Association Denver John F Pelliter Kansas City Himellf Order of Eagles Wee Theudy David Cleansanee California Oregon Washington Pelliter

Vessels In Good Order After Sinking Discovery

London reports Tokyo delighted by the condition of Russian vessels raised after sinking before Port Arthur. Russians had opened valves and greased vital parts to prevent rest. Japanese extraction shows preserved machinery, aiding future repairs and reuse.

London Tokio Diapatoh Gaga Port Arthur

Iroquie Wins Fifth Race at Capadian Meet

The Iroquie captured the fifth race in the Capadian event at Rochester's notable track on August 18, securing a clear victory for trainer and owner affiliations.

Rochester

Seattle Man Beats Giles In Exmoor Tournament Play

Newton of Seattle defeated Giles four up two this morning in the Exmoor tournament after Giles had earlier toppled champion Hagen yesterday forenoon.

Scripps News Association Chicago Newton Seattle Giles Hagen

Banker Garfield Sends Mail Package Believed Infernal Device

News Association from New York reports Garfield delivered a package to the sheriff's offices today. The parcel received contains matches cotton and powder and is believed to be an infernal machine.

New York Garfield Sheriff's Offices

Wheat Market: August and September Quotes From Cities

Wheat quotes from Liverpoo Portland and Tacoma show September at 77 a December 64 Port and Bluestem values around 74 75 for milling with slight regional variations. Prices list Bluestem and red wheat ranges. ex port lab values noted.

Liverpoo Portland Lab Bluestem Valley Tacoma

Awful Explosion and Wreck Toll at Brace Station

Divers report up to ten oclock this morning eighteen bodies recovered from the Atlantic railroad excursion train wreck at Brace station. Many victims described as negroes, with over ninety in the submerged car. The scene at the river bottom described as the worst seen. no passenger list kept by the railroad. Cause believed to be drawbridge malfunction sending cars into the water.

Boripps News Association Norfolk Excura Brace Station Vas Atlantic Railroad

Grand Council Redmen in Nevada Visit Mines and Grass Valley

The Grand Council of the Redmen spent most of the day amending the Inwa portion of the order. In the morning the Grand Councillile and the Degree of Pocohoutes visited the mines and will go to Grass Valley tonight. Tomorrow the ceremony of raising up the chiefs will be enacted and the councils will adjourn.

Nevada Grand Council of the Redmen Redmen Grass Valley

Witnesses from Chicago Aid Probe in Hate Murder Case

Detectives dispatched from Chicago served as witnesses after Bennett Marsh's hate murder case, where authorities failed to identify the prisoner in the morning hours.

Scripps News Association Brocton Mays Chicago Bennett Marsh

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